The Contract Lyrics

Employment law is very complex

When you employ a minefield of wrecks

They come in late, they come in when they're rough

They top themselves when the going gets tough

If only, hey, there was some way to legislate

And legally protect us from the downtime that's occurred

So if you could just keep a lid on your despair

And then sign here - you're ready to go!

Contractually you're bound by the company laws

So get to work - enjoy your day!

I signed myself and never looked back

All those dark thoughts were gone in a flash!

It stops you feeling ever so grand

It's not despair, it's the hope I can't stand

Now that's life - still horrifying but (for me) contractually now fine

I have no mouth and I must scream

So if you could just keep a lid on your despair

And then sign here - you're ready to go!

Contractually you're bound by the company laws

So get to work - enjoy your day!

I am in hell but at least - for now - I'm still alive

And company stock continues to rise

The only thing truly mine has been taken away

So get to work - enjoy your day!

Care about everything or care about nothing

But anything in between is pointless and insulting

We know you care and you show it by how much you cry

Until it impacts your leisure time

You can ignore the polished brutality reflected in your telephone screen

I have a voice but I cannot scream any more

Because if I start then I'll never stop

My conciousness is not mine to own anymore

It's soldered to your TV set